There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to New Scotland by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 50m$82–137Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to New Scotlandcar 145.6 mi
2h 51m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
4h 21m$31–102Bus, fly
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3h$108–537
Manhattan to New Scotland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New Scotland is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to New Scotland is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $80 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to New Scotland. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at New Scotland Rd & Maple Rd via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to New Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Manhattan and New Scotland is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New Scotland without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Manhattan to New Scotland, including transfers.
Manhattan to New Scotland bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to New Scotland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New Scotland is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New Scotland, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to New Scotland bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Manhattan to New Scotland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to New Scotland is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Manhattan to New Scotland.
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